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- Page 1 lSearsj OWNERS MANUAL MODEL 917,252641 CautiOn: Read Rules_e_r _ Safe Opera_d_, _, _VVN T_A_C and Instructi_, Caref_ll_ " Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co . Chicago, Lft 60684, LJ..S..A...
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Page 2: Warranty
MODEL CONGRATULATIONS your purchase a Sears Lawn NUMBER Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufactured SERIAL to give you the best possible dependability and performance,, NUMBER Should experience any problem cannot easily tame,. dy, please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co Store MODEL SERIAL... - Page 3 RULES SAFE OPERAT O WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)
- Page 4 CAUTION: OPERATE VARIDRIVE To assemble your Tractor you will need: CONTROL (FIG. 9) UNLESS ENGINE IS RUN- one 3/4" socket wrench and two 7/16" wrenches NING. TRANSAXLE DAMAGE RESULT. _ _.±JL]L ---_ NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H..) LEFT HAND (LH.) DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION...
- Page 5 Connect Battew Cables using: Bolls lv,,n Ftal Washers. Lockwashers and lwo Nuts (si_ov, n full size below} and a Terminal Cover |ound in Bag o{ Parts a Position Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable (Fig POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST CON- NECTED FIRST PREVENT SPARKS...
- Page 6 INtTIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1 REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE 14 POUNDS IN FRONT 12 POUNDS REAR TIRES° (Tires were overin- ffated for shipping purposes) 2. Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward that operator can comfortably reach Clutch-Brake Pedal (Fig Loosen the Bolt beneath the Seat Spring (Fig...
- Page 7 OPERAT ,O ATTACI4ME/qT " NOTE: MOWER OPERATION LIS]ED PAGE CLUTCH LEVER ...- ,_--, "DISENGAGED" poSmON THIS TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH GEAR f_z-:_----"_,_r_ /4Y''--"""__ INTERLOCK SWITCHES PREVENT SHIFT LEVER -'_'_"_ ,/'//i_ "_"-,_"-_"r'_._ STARTING TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH -" " VARIDRtVE LEVER (FIG, 9) IS IN THE "ENGAGED"...
- Page 8 TRAC T O!,_ O I,,'_ E l_ A T loft! 1 WiLb place mid- eilSli_io _tlilll ii(t alld warm, 'Ft'trollle Colrtrol way between "S" arid "F" positions Push Clutch,Brake Pedal (Fig, 13) down firmly to unlock Parking Brake and hold Clutch-Brake Pedal in Brake posi-...
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Page 9: Operation
TRAF_SIPO_T_P,_G YOUR TRACTOR STARTaNG YOUR TRACTOR WIIT_4 A LOW BATTERY TOWING RECOMMENDED Internal transaxle damage can result If the Battery charge is too low to start the engine, it shou d be recharged If "Jumper Cables" are used for emergency start- follow this... - Page 10 MASNTENANCE MOWER MAINTENANCE IS LISTED ON PAGE keep your tractor running better, longer; perform neces- sary service using the following Maintenance Schedule,, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE (FIG. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START- BEFORE MAKING INSPEC- TION, ADJUSTMENT REPAIR (EX- CEPT CARBURETOR VARIDRIVE BELTS)_ DALLY...
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Page 11: Belt Adjustment
3 V-BELT ADJUSTMENT a Stopengine a ndremove S park Plug WireLoosen A d justment Nut1turn(Fig t9) b Replace Spark Plug Wire, r estart engine a nd move Vari- driveControl L ever f romslowto fast;thenreturnto s_ow p osition,. c. Recheck beltadjustment by returning to Step Cunder "Check Belt T ension"... - Page 12 FREQ UE_ ..CONTINUED CHECK BRAKE OPERATION This tracto_ is equipped with an adjustable Disc Brake mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig, 22), TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN FEET STOPPING DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN 8RAKE MUST ADJUSTED,, NOTE: A 5/64 INCH ALLEN...
- Page 13 EVERY _P_) HOURS ..CONTINUED 2_ CHANGE ENGINE The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended in the hot Oil Refer to Fig 23 EVE.V 5@.OU.S 1, CLEAN ENGINE COOLING...
- Page 14 A£ _EEDED ..CONTINUED 2. TO REMOVE VARIDRiVE BELTS Belts on this trac[or are special this application. ENGINE When replacing Belts always [epiace with original equlp_ ment. a. Ptace Varidrive Contro_ (Fig 14) in slow position.. ULLE_ b. Set Parking Brake (Fig 12),...
- Page 15 NEEDED ..CONTINUED 5. TIR£ CARE Maintain tire pressure of 14 pounds in front tires and 12 pounds in rear tires, b, Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can destroy rubber, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that...
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Page 16: Lubrication Chart
LUBRICATIONCHART SPINDLES ROD (_ LEVER SECTOR DRAG L1 VARIDRIVE CONTROL CLUTCHBRAKE FOOT PEDAL ATTACHMEIk LIFT LEVER DEPTH CONTROL MOWER IDLER VARIATOR IDLER PIVOT SAE 30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE DATES As YOU C OMPLETE /0_-/2 / _ / 2!Z-i_-/ _"... - Page 17 TROUBLE SHOOTWP G POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY WILL NOT START Gear Shift Lever in gear Shift to "N" position (Fig. 9) Attachment CIutch Lever engaged Disengage Lever (Fig, 9) No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line Fil! Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and...
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Page 18: Mower Adjustment
MOWER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE: ADJUST MOWER MIDDLE OF CUT- TING RANGE AS FOLLOWS, WITH LIFT CONTROL LEVER LOCKED (REAR) POSITION, TURN ATTACHMENT DEPTH CONTROL KNOB COUNTER- CLOCKWISE UNTIL LIFT LEVER IS tN RANGE (FIG. 32). ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, RETURN SHIFT CONTROL... - Page 19 MOWER OPERAVING JNSTRUCYiONS READ "RULES SAFE OPERA- TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT- YOUR MOWER_ MOWER MUST LEVELED FROM FRONT REAR BEFORE OPERATING THIS IS NECESSARY LEVEL EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGE 1 Place Attachment Clutch Lever "DISENGAGED" Position (Fig Push tractor Clutch-£rake Pedal (Fig 32) fully...
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Page 20: Blade Care
FLIP-UP I]SC - ARGE GUARD You= mowe_ has a (lip up Discharge Guard (Fig 39) for door or gate clearance when held in raised position. MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC- TOR}... -
Page 21: Belt Replacement
CLIE/a, I @WEI DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING FORE CLEANING, Water pressure from d garden hose witt remove fresh clippings from underside of mower Clean mower, and underside, after each mowing, BELT REPLACEMENT MAIN DRDVE BELT 1 Remove mower from tractor,... - Page 22 M@WE 1,. Move Lift Lever (Fig forward to lower mower to its lowest position 2, Remove Drive V-Belt from Engine Pulley (Fig 45), Pull Retainer Spring (both sides mower) from of Suspension Arms_ Remove Washers and Lift Links from Suspension Pins, 4,, Remove Retainer...